km30381 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

I had lab band surgery back in 2006. I lost over 100 lbs. which was below my pre set goal. I had to have the band removed in 2014 due to a slip. I have gained over 60 lbs. since band removal. Insurance will not approve a new surgery (sleeve). I am cons


km30381 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

I had lab band surgery back in 2006. I lost over 100 lbs. which was below my pre set goal. I had to have the band removed in 2014 due to a slip. I have gained over 60 lbs. since band removal. Insurance will not approve a new surgery (sleeve). I am cons


km30381 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

I had lab band surgery back in 2006.  I lost over 100 lbs. which was below my pre set goal.  I had to have the band removed in 2014 due to a slip.  I have gained over 60 lbs. since band removal.  Insurance will not approve a new surgery (sleeve).  I am


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km30381 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
ARMS - I lost over 100lbs with the lap band.  feel great but i seem to have so much loose wrinkly skin on my arms.  Is there such a thing as a "arm tuck" ?

km30381 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Just had band removed. Now have sleeve question. - Band placed 8 years ago.   Loved it.   Lost over 100 lbs. Slipped and now its a goner.  The plan is to get a sleeve in a few months.  It may seem silly but I have very thin hair an...

km30381 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
lab band removal. Is this normal - Hello.  Yesterday I had my lab band removed.  I had it placed 8 years ago and was very successful with it.  Lost over 100 lbs.  However it slipped so needed to come out.  I am sore...

km30381 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
lap band out. is this normal? - Hello.  Yesterday I had my lap band removed.  I had it placed 8 years ago and it changed my life...for the better.  Lost over 100 lbs.  However it had slipped and needed to come ou...

km30381 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
removal recovery - I will be having surgery to remove my lapband due to slippage.  Can someone give me an idea on recovery time for lapband removal?  I need to know how much time I will need off work...

km30381 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
$$$$$$$$$ - I am having my band removed and want to get a sleeve.  my doc. doesn't like to do both at the same time.  Insurance will pay for the band removal but concerned about it covering th...

km30381 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
??????? - I am having my band removed and want to get a sleeve.  my doc. doesn't like to do both at the same time.  Insurance will pay for the band removal but concerned about it covering th...

km30381 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
8 years out. Now what? - August 30, 2006 my new and improved life began.  I got my lap band.  Best decision I ever made.  I lost a over 100 lbs.  Fast forward to August 2014...I started to be able to eat m...

km30381 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Protein??? - Can someone tell me why it is so important to have lots of protein after surgery?  It seems to be the common thread in all bariatric surgery's. 

km30381 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
8 years out.... - This is my first post and hoping to get some feedback or maybe help someone else.  8 years ago today 8/31 I got my lap band.  Best decision I ever made.  Lost 100 lbs.  In the last...
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